CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
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30.37 USD
-0.5 (-1.62%)
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30.3 USD
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This CNK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CNK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CNK was profitable.
- CNK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CNK reported negative net income in multiple years.
- CNK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.08%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.69%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CNK (7.53%) is better than 84.81% of its industry peers.
- CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.26%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- CNK has a Profit Margin of 4.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 74.68% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a better Operating Margin (10.97%) than 74.68% of its industry peers.
- CNK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.13%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% |
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
2. CNK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is destroying value.
- CNK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CNK has a Altman-Z score of 1.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CNK outperforms 54.43% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 11.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 11.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK (11.21) is better than 65.82% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CNK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 75.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.71, CNK is doing worse than 63.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CNK (0.67) is worse than 67.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. CNK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CNK have decreased strongly by -35.47% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.15% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CNK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 35.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.71% on average per year.
- CNK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CNK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.18, the valuation of CNK can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say CNK is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.77, which indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 83.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. CNK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 84.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 87.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
5. CNK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.73. CNK pays more dividend than 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CNK decreases each year by -22.38%.
- CNK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 28.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
CNK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
30.37
-0.5 (-1.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners111.02%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.02%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap3.51B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target32.27 (6.26%)
Short Float %10.81%
Short Ratio4.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
DP28.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.96%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)57.37%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)52.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.94%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.86 | ||
| P/B | 8.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY11.29%
SpS26.96
BVpS3.51
TBVpS-9.88
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROCE | 9.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.93% | ||
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% | ||
| FCFM | 5.69% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.09%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.39%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y70.09%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y67.55%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
F-Score5
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)85.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)130.93%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.38%
Revenue Next 2Y6.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y64.35%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year100%
EBIT Next 3Y29.44%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
FCF growth 1Y-43.78%
FCF growth 3Y91.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15%
OCF growth 3Y42.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.
What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CNK stock?
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 23.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.66.
How financially healthy is CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 3 / 10.